I have no idea how to take care of the garter snake that I caught last Saturday. We looked on a bunch of websites to see what they eat, but he hasn't been eating what we're giving him/her...
Can anyone tell me what else to give the snake? So far, I've been giving it minnows, but it seems like the snake doesn't know what they are. Him/Her is small, less than two feet maybe a foot and few inches. I've never had a snake before, so I have no idea what I'm doing... I love it so much though, so if you can help me, that would be great.I've read that sometimes when you catch them you should let them go because it's not good for them, is this true...?
I would like to keep it, but I'd rather do what's best for it, please help.
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07-08-2008, 12:50 PM #1Hi, I'm New Here!
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07-08-2008, 01:13 PM #2"PM Boots For Custom Title"
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go to a pet store and get some of their dead minnows... you can try baby toads.... pieces of frozen or fresh talapia, salmon or trout... also try to get some baby mice.... gertie tried baby rabbit legs with great results...
also try to increase the temp and humidity.... it gets them going.... how long has it been since it last ate???
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07-08-2008, 01:14 PM #3"Third shed, A Success"
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hey there and welcome, i'd try some earthworms just to get them going.
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07-08-2008, 01:16 PM #4"PM Boots For Custom Title"
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o lol wow how could i forget those????
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07-08-2008, 01:16 PM #5In Hog Heaven
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I see you're from CA. Do you know what type of garter you have? There are a couple in CA that are not allowed to be kept in captivity. Can you give us a picture; at the very least an excellent description?
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07-08-2008, 01:17 PM #6"Third shed, A Success"
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lol its early in the week yet, im still suffering from the weekend
Originally Posted by Snake lover 3-25
o lol wow how could i forget those????
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07-08-2008, 01:18 PM #7The Golden Snake
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everything they have said is good to try and start them off especially the worms my garter gobbles them up quick
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07-08-2008, 01:19 PM #8"PM Boots For Custom Title"
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i think i'm still suffering from the 6 hrs i just worked... i'm not used to it yet.... 2 more hrs to go
BTW WELCOME to a WONDERFUL forum!!! you came to the right place!
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07-08-2008, 01:23 PM #9The Golden Snake
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oh geeze i forgot to welcome you
and this forum is the only place to go for garter snake enthusiasts
dont forget to post some pics of your new friend for us all to see
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07-08-2008, 01:24 PM #10Moderator
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Hi Cecilia, and welcome to the forum.
Guys... can someone post the link to the Garter Snake Care Sheets? This hotel PC won't let me copy and paste!!
James.
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